Broken Social Scene - Hug of Thunder ALBUM REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025
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7 years after the underwhelming Forgiveness Rock, Toronto indie rock collective Broken Social Scene is back with a pretty exhilarating and harmonious return to form.
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FAV TRACKS: HALFWAY HOME, PROTEST SONG, SKYLINE, STAY HAPPY, VICTIM LOVER
LEAST FAV TRACK: GONNA GET BETTER
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE - HUG OF THUNDER / 2017 / ARTS & CRAFTS / INDIE ROCK, DREAM POP
7/10
Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?
You Forgot It In People is one of the best indie rock albums of all time.
It's possibly one of the greatest albums of all time. My personal favorite of all time.
One of the greatest of all time is a major stretch, not sure it would make it even into many top 10s of the 2000s.
James Marlon Are we listening to the same record? Every track on that thing is innovative, beautiful, creative, well produced, and basically fucking perfect in every way; With the exception of Pacific Theme (which should have never been on the record it should have just transitioned from Looks Just Like ---> Anthems).
If that record had included Backyards and Da Da Da Da from the same recording sessions, and had a great cover, You Forgot It in People would be the undisputed best fucking record of the 2000s, and objective contender for all time.
You're letting your emotional attachment take over, even with those songs it hardly comes close to the impact of records like Kid A or Funeral. What it lacks is that it wasn't a game changer, we've heard this kinda of music before in post rock and experimental circles despite being put together beautifully in the album. You say it would be an objective contender of all time with those songs but if you look at how it's held up in the musical community you'll see that it most definitely wouldn't be. I could name at least another 10-20 albums form the 2000s that are held in a higher regard than it.
James Marlon I don't know man, most places I read hype YFIiP really hard. And even then I'd still call it a criminally underrated album.
Barring any emotional connection, objectively, I think these songs pass with flying colors by really any objective measure. And I think you are really underselling the impact the record had in sculpting Indie music as a whole, and the affect it had on records like Funeral and Feels. And even then I think the impact a record has is less of something to go off of in terms of determining the best albums of a decade than simply the music itself. Which as I said, is fucking astounding in e every way.
I mean besides Kid A and Funeral, (which are definitely contenders I don't argue there), what are these multitudes of albums you speak of that so obviously out class YFIiP to you?
I'd give it an 8. It's a consistently enjoyable record with a few really great songs. Wish more people commented on the music.
Agreed. I was quite happy with this one too. The only downside was the somewhat muddied, low-fi sound (which was fine in the earlier albums, but I miss the clarity found in some of the members' other work)
Felipe Araya Pérez RIGHT?
In its right place
I would've liked if there was another faster paced track (like Halfway Home) to break it up a bit after the halfway point. If I listen to the whole album it gets a bit boring to me after like half an hour and I don't really even notice tracks changing after that anymore.
chillychil1 really? I thought the album progressed after the beginning
do you think "You Forgot It In People" is worth a classic review?
That answer is BIG yes.
Fuckity fuck yes
yes
Yes of course lol
Still waiting for it
YO where's the random guitar strum around the introduction of the band????
Michael Rodriguez now that you mention it, I wonder what chord is being played in that strum.
It's a sample from Battles first album.
I think the days are long gone where I can come to Fantano's comment section and expect comments on the actual music
Dude Anthony your videos inspire me to make music because the way you can describe music paints a such a vivid picture for me. It's gets me motivated to explore new sounds and shit. Whether it be on my own jamming or from listening to recommendations and shit. It's just tight.
Real niggas leave a positive comment thanking Anthony for the countless hours of free content he has provided us over the years then dip.
your friendly neighborhood shitposter Ive seen this comment before,not impressed.....light -1/10
Actually surprised you liked it so much! It definitely grew on me a lot despite an underwhelming first listen. Still love Forgiveness Rock Record too.
(Not)James Every BSS album is a critic proof masterpiece.
We love you man. Awesome reviews lighting up my day for years and years. Fantastic new music I would never have heard of otherwise. Thank you.
After listening to the album for a couple of weeks, I think it's at least an 8 out of 10. The melodies, instrumental fills, and the general instrumentation are superb. Lyrics have never been a strong point for the band, but they work well in each song. It's another triumph for Broken Social Scene. Everyone should hear this album, though it takes a couple of weeks of playing a few songs at a time that you like at a time (not necessarily in the album order) in order to pierce their wall of sound and truly appreciate the album as a whole. Eventually you listen to more and more of the songs and realize they're all great and memorable.
Was hoping you would give this a good review. I listened to this album the other night and thought it is their best material in a long time
Absolutely love the title song on this one.
A light 7? Understandable, have a nice day.
But I do disagree that the title track is nothing special. It is gorgeous and classic BSS for me, and actually one of my all-time favorites from them. The album as a whole is a solid 8/10 I'd say. Much better than FRR.
It's a 9. Most BSS fans would agree.
Edward O'Brien I'm a huge BSS fan and I think this is their weakest record honestly, however it's still excellent. It's hard to rate it because I think everyone who likes this band is emotionally attached to the albums in some way. What a wonderful collective. Seeing them at Osheaga in August, my body is not ready.
It's grown on me more and more with every listen. I honestly think it might be their best since YFIIP, but every album is a stone cold hammer. Enjoy the festival. Very jealous ;P
tbh skyline alone makes this at least an 8 for me
yup i'd say a 8.5 -9
agreed
Strong album, I'm glad that you didn't destroy it.
I still believe that You Forgot It In People is the best album from the 00's, and one of the best indie rock albums I've ever heard.
I kinda like the quick review cos it's easier to watch on first listen but I like being able to come back to a review and just see the score and remembering what you said about it
I gotta ask, in what way is the singing on Halfway Home more gutsy than that on Bad, Where The Streets Have No Name, Ultraviolet, Exit, Zoo Station, A Sort Of Homecoming, No Line On The Horizon, Mofo?... the list of driving U2 anthems with far gutsier singing goes on.
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE is ONLINE
WHERES THAT DEEP WATCH REVIEW!?!?
You should review rap monster's mixtape RM. He is Korean, but I imagine a translation isn't hard to find. I'm not some koreaboo or shit like that, I just kinda stumbled across this guy and found his mixtape, and honestly, it was pretty good. It's a good 7-8/10 in my eyes. Most of his songs cross different styles of hophop too, and even what I like to call car chase music in the song ditch, which is a really good track.
just when I was gunna make a video on you not reviewing this.
Broken Social Scene is underrated AF
Thanks for the review, Anthony. Your memory of Forgiveness Rock is the same as mine, but much more kind. Looking forward to this one...particularly when you reference The War on Drugs as a positive comparison!
hug of thunder gets one point for each year of hiatus
Anthony, you should really review the new Chon record!
Nice! I'm glad you liked it! I did too! Took a bit to grow on me, but it is a bit of a good return to form for the band.
Gonna have to disagree. It's an 8/10 and one of my favorite albums of the year.
getting tyler's new album early and dyeing of waiting for anthony to review it
You should have reviewed Apostle of Hustle - Folkloric Feel.
Several people in that band are in this band, so it's pretty awesome that you're covering this one.
Passport Radio is one of the most beautiful songs ever made
Someone make a 10 hour loop of that melon growl at the beginning
Hey Fantano. can you review Ween's 1997 album "The mollusk"? Thanks....
Self-titled by BSS is my favorite, it really feels like a beautiful full experience to me. It’s all gonna break it probably my favorite “long song” of all time, wish the band as a whole got more respect and listeners.
the title track is amazing. wtf is wrong with you. but honestly, otherwise. yeah...7.
Have you checked out the new Toro y Moi album, and if so, will you review it?
Hey Anthony, I'm sure you've heard of Noah Gundersen but I've never heard you mention him in a video, and I've been watching your channel for like 4 years. I'd love to see a review of Noah's album Carry the Ghost!
Does Anthony still review classic albums?
I'd say give Please Take Me With You another listen. Look at it by itself apart from Gonna Get Better. Was far and away the best track on the record in my opinion, the way it builds and progresses but creates that moody atmosphere at the same time was incredibly captivating to me to say the least.
Hey! Melon! It's been 6 hours and I still don't see a stinkpiece on that essay Kesha wrote about her new track!
Anthony, could you review Dark Glow by Choir Vandals, please? I'd like to hear your opinion.
I agree with most of this review- but a huge pro for this album is lyrical content, specifically in the title track. And this seems to be an area of the music pretty much completely overlooked in this review.
gest teeth in the bame
I like that thing you did with editing your face on top of your face
Fear will be plentiful
Death will be bountiful
I will spare none of you peasants
"BOI HE BOUT TO DO IT" *runs out the room*
melon big
melon round
DAMN 7/10
melon proud
Gotta disagree a bit. The title track hug of thunder is dope. Also, please take me with you feels so old school broken social scene that i forget what album im listening to. its a great song. The rest im with you on.
I agree with most of the points stated here, but, I haven't been hooked on a song in a really long time as much as I am now on Hug of Thunder (especially the repeated (...verse...bridge?) second part of the song, Feist voice is just too angelous there) I would go with 8 for this reason.
Stay Happy is my favorite!
review your privilege next
Melon memes aside, I enjoyed Hug of Thunder more than Forgiveness Rock Record.
Anthony will you please review Cousin Stizz
It's okay, but it's no You Forgot it in People.
(very few albums are though)
Hey what happened to the Fantano channel? It says it's no longer available.
Music video ID - guy walks around a city with a huge smile and meets people.
Can you review Dying Fetus - Wrong one to fuck with?
Thanks
Fantastic album. Glad you enjoyed it, too!
Anthony, please review the quran.
9/11
That's a long album
excellent review mantano
Why is the Fantano channel gone?
what happened to your 3rd channel Anthony it says its no longer available
RIP Anthony 3rd channel D: i was just about to watch the new video too
do chon's 2015 album Grow please :')
My thoughts are pretty much the same as yours. I absolutely loved the first half of the album, but the second half was dull. Nothing bad; but it's not exciting either.
The Jungle Giants' "Quiet Ferocity" ✨
Why did you delete the Fantano channel?? You just uploaded a video on it!
thanks for the countless hours of free content ok bye
i like that Godspeed album in the back melon
Thug of Hunder
"handiquacks-powerless" this Song is awesome! can You do a review of this song?
Where do you buy your t-shirts?!
Did you delete your third channel? I can't access it
i honestly thought this was a yawn but i suddenly like it a lot, probably a 7/10
I'd give it a solid 8, I still think their best album is "you forgot it in people"
yay, another video from my favorite melon
MELON WHY DID FANTANO GET DELETED
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Hey melon head, would you mind making a video recommending some good less mainstream artists in all sorts of genres. K thanks
Speaking of Canadian bands where's that fully completely review?
u heard of zro love to hear your thoughts on his album
1 dislike already? Oh wait, there's another dislike! It just got uploaded!
PLEASE do a review on the new LANY album
Holy shit I didn't realize this album was out
really dude u let ur mom comment on your videos ? 😂😂
Ryan Pot
Ahahha
What happened to the fantano channel?????
what would be the worst video for someone new to the channel to watch
Any of them
MBDTF or Blank face LP review
MBDTF review
that big sean review where he only says No
ANTHONY please listen to a band called "Apanhador só" (Lonely catcher) from brazil. You will not be disapointed.
Review LANY already. Got damn.
How about SIAMÉS The Wolf? It's actually pretty good
Anthony lookin like he belongs in a commercial for Air Heads👌
TWAT by MDE review when?
Review Cosmo Pyke's album: Just Cosmo
damn, when are you going to review Boo Boo
Holy Shit! You went higher than 5?
YO MELONHEAD THERE'S NO LINK TO THE FEIST ALBUM BESIDE YR HEAD
Fantano loves the TOONS
EAGERLY AWAITING THE SHABAZZ PALACES REVIEWS!!!!!
tfw nobody talks about how you forgot it in people was the best output broken social scene ever had and this new record was a big fucking disappointment
still not over that you sit down in your reviews always thought you were just low-key small
daddy what happened to the Fantano channel!?!?!?!
Did they actually take the fantano channel again
Smfh
You should review the new BSS EP lets try the after